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Again, in the past these "superstars" wanted to play for the Express because there wasnt much else around. This years "temporary" team was put together and ALOT of "superstars" stayed where they were! There are other great options out there. Things change...Only time will tell

And if you are on the prior team before the "invited" come in you are probably toast and so is your investment in the program to that point.

Mr Turtle expert, do tell us all how the turtles were started and by who! One more thing to u Mr Turtle expert, they are NOT a 2016 team, they are a 2017 team! But you are they expert.

Yes you are correct they are a 2017 team sorry for the typo. But what's your rebuttal to them really not being an Express team. None! Only thing is my typo. Joke. Like a cornered animal attack! Like a previous post said a marriage of convenience! No other facts about anything else I said. Here are some facts about turtles they were put together by a very smart man who owns a great lax co to play in a tournament. Had no affiliations to express in the tournament but were a group of elite players from different teams. They were so successful that they decided to stay together. The tenacious turtles were born. Directors at Express as smart as they are saw the potential of this team and absorbed them. That's their history in a nut shell if I am wrong I will eat some humble pie.

And if you are on the prior team before the "invited" come in you are probably toast and so is your investment in the program to that point.

[quote=Anonymous]Yes you are correct they are a 2017 team sorry for the typo. But what's your rebuttal to them really not being an Express team. None! Only thing is my typo. Joke. Like a cornered animal attack! Like a previous post said a marriage of convenience! No other facts about anything else I said. Here are some facts about turtles they were put together by a very smart man who owns a great lax co to play in a tournament. Had no affiliations to express in the tournament but were a group of elite players from different teams. They were so successful that they decided to stay together. The tenacious turtles were born. Directors at Express as smart as they are saw the potential of this team and absorbed them. That's their history in a nut shell if I am wrong I will eat some humble pie. [/quote

Where would you like it delivered? Your interpretation of the relationship is incorrect, you don't have the facts other than yes they are a good team, the coach, and they play for the express. And ps who the [lacrosse] cares how they came to playing under the express umbrella? If it works for them then so be it.

Tell me where is there an Express logo or anything that has to do with Express. tell me what I gave wrong. Since you are all knowing! I explained what I have been told by someone who is involved with the team. Don't be so angry. It's ok.

Isn't the 2021 Express coach a West Islip guy with 4-5 WI kids on the Express team? How did that work out?

Tell me where is there an Express logo or anything that has to do with Express. tell me what I gave wrong. Since you are all knowing! I explained what I have been told by someone who is involved with the team. Don't be so angry. It's ok.

Then they my friend are also mis or under informed. The turtles are a happy member of the Express family. And its not anger its confusion of why someone would come on here and talk about something they do not know about. enjoy the pie!

It didnt work out !

Atleast for Express.

The 2021 and 2022 li express is a joke, they should man-up and just make these teams developmental instead of billing them as elite travel teams. In both cases they had trouts but took everyone who tried out, in the case of 2022 they are still trying to fill the team by recruiting 8 year olds who take clinics at sports hub. All of this wouldn't be so bad except they are charging the same as the older teams and if you think the cost is really $1,500 you are crazy because everything is a la carte. The helmets, shooting shirts, tournaments, leagues is all additional. Now this may seem like a li express bashing email but in fact I don't think there is any argument that their older team are excellent and in most cases well coached. My point is that if you want additional instruction for your 8-9 year old there are great clinics, leagues, private lessons etc. alternatively if you want your son on a travel team that is committed to the team, is transparent about all the costs, practices often and reliably then there are those options also but li express, while although a great organization, should have some class and admit that they are not committed to the younger age groups. I assume this post will get some Johnny blows his nose or can't tie his shoes or you are a creep for speaking about 8-9 year olds but the truth is that 91, true blue, tomahawks, igloo, jesters, fl$ etc all offer some form of team or multiple teams at this age so the demand is there.

As a Express parent from this past weekend my sons 2021 team was spanked by everyone , Although town teams should not be able to compete against a travel elite team and win , this was disgusting. Yes the West Isip team has express players , but so did the Hills team who had a overwhelming amount of 91 players which you clearly saw the difference in the quality of how they played , VS express who yes does not put there effort in teaching these kids how to play like an elite player, it seems the West Islip kids have an advantage because there coach is the Express coach so more effort is placed into them then the rest of team. So sad that we fell for bait switch , which everyone spoke about how well express program is, in reality so far its a waste of time and alot of money, I must say although not a fan of 91 those group of players showed more initiative in the game which the final result proved effective !
Sorry to vent but the previous post set me off..

Yes hills team had a few 91 kids because the coach is the 91 white coach, he took a few kids over to his team to keep things competitive , being from west Islip it would have been interesting to see the two teams go head to head against one another , but sure 91 and express will find a way to meet up in the upcoming season , and looking forward to see what club has a better team at that age group.

Your sources are wrong. 91 orange 2021 has a very strong squad this year. Picked up a lot of new players and after having a year under their belts they should be successful. They will be one of the teams to beat this year.

Anyone know what the future of the girls program is.I know that they had a lot of girls in the 2016 age group leave , the team was never top tier team but now seems they may not be able to field a barely competitive team.

Piranhas were a mix of 2014/2015/2016 and went 3-0-1. Tie was against VLC 2014 in a very physical game.

VLC 2014 is an excellent team, one of the best 2014 teams in the country. And they were missing a bunch of guys.

Perhaps white will surpass orange at 91 but until a team in that age bracket beats Igloo, then Igloo is the team to beat. Igloo beat orange every time they met. Agreed, express is not even close to the level of either 91 team or igloo. As the original post said express 2021 and 2022 is a joke

.... a joke........
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